Makita is getting ready for their LXT 4.0Ah battery launch coming in the next month or two along with some several new cordless tools. The delay in launching was mainly due to efforts of keeping charging times as low as possible which it looks like Makita has succeeded in having the shortest charge times. One other issue which they have worked through is that some of their older LXT tools will not be able to work with the new LXT 4.0 Ah batteries and moving forward to 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, etc which are pretty much inevitable.
You will be seeing many of the Makita 18V LXT cordless tools switching to new part number to indicate forward compatibility. These tool part number changes (see full 90 SKU chart below) are already under way, an example would be the LXT 4′ Concrete Vibrator Kit BVR450 is now XRV01 ($499). You may also start to see some smoking deals on the older Makita part numbers, just be aware of the possible future battery limitations if you go that route.
All the Makita 18VX2 (36V) tools are also getting new SKU updates, but these will have noticeable changes for the tools with two 18V LXT slots built-in instead of an adapter to fit into the 36V slot. The older models will still be around to work with the 36V battery platform but we imagine these will eventually go away completely in favor of the duel 18V battery system. All these new SKUs will also be forward compatible with 18V Makita 4.0Ah LXT and above batteries.
Ohio Power Tool has already completely updated their website to reflect these new Makita models and changes. Of course if you have any questions about the changes give them a call 800-242-4424 and they will be happy to help you help.
| OLD SKU | NEW SKU | Description |
| BMR100W | DMR100W | FM/AM Job Site Radio – white (Tool only) |
| BUB182 | DUB182 | Blower Kit, with one battery, bag |
| BUB182Z | DUB182Z | Blower (Tool only) |
| BDA350 | XAD01 | 3/8″ Angle Drill Kit, var. spd., L.E.D. Light, case |
| BDA350Z | XAD01Z | 3/8″ Angle Drill (Tool only) |
| BGA452 | XAG01 | 4-1/2″ Cut-Off/Angle Grinder Kit, case |
| BGA452Z | XAG01Z | 4-1/2″ Angle Grinder/Cut-Off (Tool only) |
| BPB180 | XBP02 | Portable Band Saw Kit, |
| BPB180Z | XBP02Z | Portable Band Saw (Tool only) |
| LXCU01Z | XCU01Z | 5″ Chainsaw, 5″ Guide Bar, 980 FPM (Tool Only) |
| LXDG01 | XDG01 | 1/4″ Die Grinder Kit, bag |
| LXDG01Z | XDG01Z | 1/4″ Die Grinder (Tool only) |
| LXDT01 | XDT01 | Brushless Motor Impact Driver Kit |
| LXDT01Z | XDT01Z | Brushless Motor Impact Driver (Tool only) |
| LXDT04 | XDT04 | Impact Driver Kit |
| LXDT04A | XDT04A | Impact Driver Kit, Automotive Charger |
| LXDT04Z | XDT04Z | Impact Driver (Tool only) |
| LXDT06 | XDT06 | Brushless Motor Impact Driver Kit, 3-Speed kit |
| LXDT06Z | XDT06Z | Brushless Motor Impact Driver, 3-Speed (Tool only) |
| LXFD01 | XFD01 | 1/2″ 2-Speed Driver-Drill Kit |
| LXFD01Z | XFD01Z | 1/2″ 2-Speed Driver-Drill (Tool only) |
| LXFD03 | XFD03 | 1/2″ 2-Speed Driver-Drill Kit |
| LXFD03Z | XFD03Z | 1/2″ 2-Speed Driver-Drill (Tool only) |
| LXGC011 | XGC011 | 10oz Caulk and Adhesive Gun Kit |
| LXGC011B | XGC011B | 20oz Barrel Style Caulk and Adhesive Gun Kit |
| LXGC01Z | XGC01Z | 10oz Caulk and Adhesive Gun (Tool Only) |
| LXGC01ZB | XGC01ZB | 20oz Sausage Caulk and Adhesive Gun (Tool Only) |
| LXHU02Z | XHU02Z | Hedge Trimmer, 22″ Blade, 1,350 SPM (Tool Only) |
| LXJP02 | XJP03 | Plate Joiner Kit |
| LXJP02Z | XJP03Z | Plate Joiner (Tool only) |
| BCL180W | XLC02W | 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum Kit |
| BCL180ZW | XLC02ZW | 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum (Tool only) |
| BTL061 | XLT01 | Angle Impact Driver Kit |
| BTL061Z | XLT01Z | Angle Impact Driver (Tool only) |
| BTL063 | XLT02 | 3/8″ Sq. Drive Angle Impact Wrench Kit |
| BTL063Z | XLT02Z | 3/8″ Sq. Drive Angle Impact Wrench (Tool only) |
| LXMU02Z | XMU02Z | Grass Shear, 1,250 SPM (Tool only) |
| LXNJ01 | XNJ01 | 16 Gauge Nibbler Kit |
| LXNJ01Z | XNJ01Z | 16 Gauge Nibbler (Tool only) |
| LXOB01 | XOB01 | 5″ Random Orbit Sander Kit |
| LXOB01Z | XOB01Z | 5″ Random Orbit Sander (Tool only) |
| LXPH01 | XPH01 | 1/2″ 2-Speed Hammer Driver-Drill Kit |
| LXPH01A | XPH01A | 1/2″ 2-Speed Hammer Driver-Drill Kit, Automotive Charger |
| LXPH01Z | XPH01Z | 1/2″ 2-Speed Hammer Driver-Drill (Tool Only) |
| LXPH03 | XPH03 | 1/2″ 2-Speed Hammer Driver-Drill Kit |
| LXPH03Z | XPH03Z | 1/2″ 2-Speed Hammer Driver Drill (Tool only) |
| LXPK01 | XPK01 | 3-1/4” Planer Kit, bag |
| LXPK01Z | XPK01Z | 3-1/4″ Planer (Tool only) |
| BTP140 | XPT03 | Hybrid Impact Driver Kit |
| BTP140Z | XPT03Z | Hybrid Impact Driver (Tool only) |
| BFR750 | XRF01 | Autofeed Screwdriver Kit |
| BFR750Z | XRF01Z | Autofeed Screwdriver (Tool only) |
| LXRH011 | XRH011X | Brushless 1″ SDS-PLUS Rotary Kit, HEPA |
| LXRH01Z | XRH01Z | Brushless 1″ SDS-PLUS Rotary (Tool only) |
| LXRH01ZVX | XRH01ZVX | Brushless 1″ SDS-PLUS Rotary, HEPA (Tool only) |
| BHR202 | XRH03 | 7/8″ SDS-PLUS Rotary Hammer Kit |
| BHR202Z | XRH03Z | 7/8″ SDS-PLUS Rotary Hammer (Tool only) |
| BHR241 | XRH04 | 7/8″ SDS-PLUS Rotary Hammer Kit |
| BHR241Z | XRH04Z | 7/8″ SDS-PLUS Rotary Hammer (Tool Only) |
| BJR181 | XRJ02 | Recipro Saw Kit |
| BJR181Z | XRJ02Z | Recipro Saw (Tool only) |
| BJR182Z | XRJ03Z | Recipro Saw, no tool hook (Tool only) |
| LXRM03B | XRM04B | FM/AM Jobsite Radio (Tool only) |
| LXRU02Z | XRU02Z | String Trimmer, 7,800 RPM (Tool only) |
| BVR450 | XRV01 | 4′ Concrete Vibrator Kit |
| BVR450Z | XRV01Z | 4′ Concrete Vibrator (Tool only) |
| BVR850 | XRV02 | 8′ Concrete Vibrator Kit |
| BVR850Z | XRV02Z | 8′ Concrete Vibrator (Tool only) |
| BCS550 | XSC01 | 5-3/8″ Metal Cutting Saw Kit |
| BCS550Z | XSC01Z | 5-3/8″ Metal Cutting Saw (Tool only) |
| LXSF01 | XSF01 | Drywall Screwdriver Kit |
| LXSF01Z | XSF01Z | Drywall Screwdriver (Tool only) |
| BJS130 | XSJ01 | 18 Gauge Straight Shear Kit |
| BJS130Z | XSJ01Z | 18 Gauge Straight Shear (Tool only) |
| LXSL01 | XSL01 | 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw Kit |
| LXSL01Z | XSL01Z | 7-1/2″ Dual Slide Compound Miter Saw (Tool only) |
| BSS610 | XSS01 | 6-1/2″ Circular Saw Kit |
| BSS610Z | XSS01Z | 6-1/2″ Circular Saw (Tool only) |
| BSS501 | XSS03 | 5-3/8″ Trim Saw Kit |
| BSS501Z | XSS03Z | 5-3/8″ Trim Saw (Tool only) |
| BST221 | XTS01 | 3/8″ Crown Stapler Kit |
| BST221Z | XTS01Z | 3/8″ Crown Stapler (Tool Only) |
| BJV180 | XVJ03 | Jig Saw Kit |
| BJV180Z | XVJ03Z | Jig Saw (Tool only) |
| BTW450 | XWT04 | 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench Kit |
| BTW450Z | XWT04Z | 1/2″ High Torque Impact Wrench (Tool only) |
| BTW251 | XWT05 | 1/2″ Sq. Drive Impact Wrench Kit |
| BTW251Z | XWT05Z | 1/2″ Sq. Drive Impact Wrench (Tool only) |
| BTW253 | XWT06 | 3/8″ Sq. Drive Impact Wrench Kit |
| BTW253Z | XWT06Z | 3/8″ Sq. Drive Impact Wrench (Tool only) |
